Target Market The type of lane, its design, and its operating rules depend on the goals of the lane. Examples include moving more people, moving more freight, or generating revenue. Managed lanes work best in: How Will This Help? Improves travel time reliability by providing an additional travel option. Increases speed and efficiency on the […]
Additional Capacity
Grade Separation
Introduction Grade separation increases roadway safety by reducing vehicle–vehicle and vehicle–pedestrian conflicts. The crossing traffic is removed from the intersection, which lowers the chance of collisions. Pedestrians are better protected from cars since they only have to cross one line of traffic. Also, more refuge points can be provided at multiple locations. Removing intersections that […]
Adding New Lanes or Roads
Description Toll roads use an alternative method to pay for construction costs: users of the facility pay instead of the public. Toll facilities (including roads, tunnels, and bridges) charge a fee when the user passes a collection point. Technological advances such as electronic plazas and virtual toll points (geofences) have replaced traditional toll booths. These […]
Adding New Toll Roads
Description Toll roads use an alternative method to pay for construction costs: users of the facility pay instead of the public. Toll facilities (including roads, tunnels, and bridges) charge a fee when the user passes a collection point. Technological advances such as electronic plazas and virtual toll points (geofences) have replaced traditional toll booths. These […]